Training and Certification Course Descriptions

Course Description: Four-week training course that meets the basic requirement for initial certification training under DoD 4l50.7-P. Course completion with the minimum passing scores satisfies the formal training and testing requirements for initial certification in the core phase, categories 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8. This course DOES NOT satisfy the OJT and correspondence course requirements for certification. All DoD personnel who have held DoD certification in one or more pest control categories but cannot meet the requirements for triennial re-certification, according to DoD 4l50.7-P, are eligible to attend. Personnel who possess current certification are NOT eligible to attend this course. The school provides the results of training to the appropriate MAJCOM or other service's certifying official. College credit for AF personnel is nine (9) semester hours.

Target Audience: Individuals who need DoD Pesticide Applicator certification. Open to Military and Civilians of the Armed Forces. Specifically designed for, but not limited to, personnel assigned to pest control duties.

Course Description: A training prerequisite for individual categories, the course curriculum is based upon the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's requirements. Core training in 1) the general format and terminology of the pesticide label and labeling; 2) pesticide safety; 3) potential environmental consequences of the use and misuse of pesticides; 4) pest biology, habits and recognition, and the recognition of pest damage; 5) pesticide, formulations and their characteristics; 6) equipment types, maintenance and calibration; 7) application techniques; and 8) laws and regulations.

Prerequisites: Consult with your Command Entomologist. Some personnel may be required to complete correspondence training prior to attendance.

Phase II Certification Vegetation Management (Categories 2, 3, 5, 6)

Course #: B-322-1071

Target Audience: Individuals who need DoD Pesticide Applicator certification. Open to Military and Civilians of the Armed Forces. Specifically designed for, but not limited to, personnel assigned to pest control duties.

Course Description: Provides certification training in control of weeds and pests of plants. Course curriculum is based upon the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's requirements. Individuals completing this course are eligible to take examinations in any or all of the following categories: 2-Forest; 3-Ornamental and Turf; 5-Aquatic; 6-Right-of-Way. Category 2 includes training for forests: forest nurseries, forest seed production, and special concerns in the forest environment; Category 3 trains for pesticide problems associated with the production and maintenance of ornamental trees, shrubs, plantings and turf; Category 5 trains for special problems associated with the use of pesticides in fresh water; Category 6 trains for herbicide use across a wide variety of environments, especially right-of-way. Note: Golf course applicators may complete this phase and not continue on to Phase III.

Prerequisites: Completion of Core Phase. Consult with your Command Entomologist. Some personnel may be required to complete correspondence training prior to attendance.

Target Audience: For Department of Defense Pesticide Applicators whose Category 8 certifications have expired, training and DoD Pesticide Applicator certification in Core and Category 8 (Public Health) are offered in a single combined course to regain certification and refresh skills and knowledge in general competencies in principles and practices of pest control and safe use of pesticides, per 40 CFR 171.4(b), and specific competencies in the areas of public health pest control, per 40 CFR 171.4(c)(7)-(8) and DoD 4150.07-M, Volume 1.

Course Description: This course is specifically designed for U.S. Navy military and civilian personnel who have previously been certified in DoD Pesticide Applicator Core and Category 8, per DoD 4150.07-M, Volume 1. This course provides professional-level training in 1] general format and terminology of the pesticide label and labeling; 2] pesticide safety; 3] potential environmental consequences of the use and misuse of pesticides; 4] pest biology, habits & recognition and recognition of pest damage; 5] pesticide, formulations and their characteristics; 6] equipment types, maintenance and calibration; 7] application techniques; and 8] laws and regulations. Individuals successfully completing this course are eligible to take examinations in DoD Pesticide Applicator Core and Category 8 (Public Health) to successfully regain a current valid certification status.

Prerequisites: OTHER Military and Civilian having held DoD Pesticide Applicator certification in Core and Category 8 per DoDINST 4150.07, DoD 4150.07-M, Volume 1. Civilian personnel should also submit request via a cognizant Division Entomologist, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. Interested persons should be aware that this course only certifies in Core and Category 8. Contact NECE or NEPMU training personnel with questions. See CANTRAC "Special Information" for funding statements.

Pest Management Recertification

Target Audience: Individuals who need DoD Pesticide Applicator Recertification. Open to Military and Civilians of the Armed Forces.

(2) DoD Pesticide Applicator Recertification Training Course (Non-FIFRA) is a 40 hrs course in English, German, or other language. It includes core phase, phase I (categories 2, 3, 5, 6), and phase II (categories 7, 8) recertification training and tests. Lessons may be adapted to local requirements. Translation of lessons or tests may be utilized as appropriate. Course applicants need to possess a valid Non-FIFRA certification issued by an AFPMB-accredited certifying official. Contractors may attend on a space-availability basis.

Course Description: Acquaints reserve personnel with the biology and management of medically important arthropods and the epidemiology of diseases transmitted. Certification: on a case by case basis, can provide initial certification for PMT’s only with elapsed DoD Category 8 certificates.

Prerequisites: All military personnel on active duty for 14 days training.

Course Description: This course is one-week and addresses the tenets and methodologies for aerial application of pesticides, with an emphasis on operational aspects and military applications. The primary scope of the course includes general principles, legal aspects, contracts, map types and preparation, spray system calibrations, aerial spray math, DoD spray systems, meteorological effects, occupational health and safety, operations and mission support, disease control, pilot’s view, private applicator’s view, environmental aspects, computer modeling, swath and droplet characterization, pesticide monitoring, public relations, contingency wartime usage, spill prevention and containment, and other pertinent operational issues involving the use of aerial spray. The course features guest lecturers from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, private applicator firms, and other government agencies. It is offered once each year.

Target Audience: Civilian and military personnel holding current DoD pesticide applicator certificates. For Navy and PHCR-E courses, PCQAE/PCPAR/IPMCs may also attend to obtain refresher training.

Course Description: This is a one week refresher course for civilian pest management and military preventive medicine personnel holding current DoD pesticide applicator certificates. Successful completion of the course results in an additional three-year certification. The focus of the course is to provide up-to-date information on all subject matter covered in the initial certification.

Note: The Navy and PHCR-E course offers both recertification training for certified personnel and refresher training for PCQAE/PCPAR/IPMCs. Additionally, Pesticide Applicators who only need recertification in categories 3, 5, and 6 may attend just the first three days of the class (Navy and PHCR-E course ONLY).

Prerequisites: Personnel must have previously attended initial training and be currently certified. Once the initial certification or any subsequent recertification expires, successful completion of initial certification training is the only way to regain certification to apply pesticides.

Course Description: This is a five-day course tailored to 1) Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAE's) who monitor and evaluate pest management contract management services on DOD installations but do not apply or directly supervise pesticide application themselves; 2) Installation Pest Management Coordinators (IPMC's) who are responsible for coordinating all aspects of the installations integrated pest management (IPM) program on behalf of the garrison commander. Successful completion of the course results in a three-year accreditation (not certification). The focus of the course is to provide general information on all aspects of pest management, contract administration, and oversight of DoD IPM programs.

Note: For Navy course ONLY, IPMC topics are covered on the final day of training. PMQAEs can attend the first four days of the Navy course and omit the final day.

Course Description: Advanced vector-borne disease management in contingency situations. Recertification as a DoD Pesticide Applicator in Category 8 – Public Health, is available as part of the course. Geographic distribution of vector-borne disease threats; the philosophy of operational public health pest management; mastery of surveillance and control equipment and material; interpreting surveillance data; introduction to the diversity of biology and habits of vector species worldwide; mastery of vector control mathematics; planning and execution of arthropod and vertebrate pest management programs; accessing relevant information; team-based scenario solutions and field exercises.

Target Audience: Public Health (PH) Technicians (4E031), Medical Entomologists (43HXE) and CE Pest Management (3E4X3) with priority to members in 7-Level Upgrade Training or to become Fully Qualified (Officers) in AFSC or personnel assigned to mobility positions or from installations with a high risk of vector-borne disease.

Course Description: A five day course that builds advanced individual capabilities to perform surveillance and control for disease vectors that significantly impact military missions during war or operations other than war. Emphasis is placed on preventing vector-borne disease morbidity and mortality. Instruction includes vector biology, vector borne disease, surveillance techniques, risk assessment, and control strategies. The course consists of lecture, 2.5 days field work and vector identification, culminating in an oral exercise presenting a vector-ecology profile and recommendations for surveillance, control and risk mitigation steps for personnel in a contingency operation setting. Upon completion of course personnel will be prepared to: 1) Identify potentials for vector-borne disease, 2) Apply epidemiology and intelligence gathering principles, 3) Understand & perform different methods of vector surveillance and control, as well as personal protection, 4) Relate vectors with corresponding pathogens/diseases and 5) Conduct pre-deployment planning for PH issues related to vector-borne pathogen risks & mitigation. NOTE: This course does not provide hands-on pesticide use training or certification.

Prerequisites: Fully qualified for Worldwide deployment and have no medical conditions limiting full participation in the field portion of the course. Enlisted must be E-4 or higher and officers (Except 43HXE) must be fully qualified in their AFSC and have a minimum of one year of service. Exceptions may be granted on a case by case basis.

For additional information about the course or to request a seat in the course (4E031 Public Health only), contact the course director, Maj Stephanie White. All others requesting a seat in the course, should contact their unit or MAJCOM training manager. ANG and AF Reserve personnel coordinate attendance through their local unit training managers. NOTE: Central funding is only provided for AF 4E031 and 43HXE attendees, all others must utilize unit funding.

Course Description: Pest management training tailored to the shipboard environment. One day of classroom instruction followed by a visit to attendees’ ships for the field training requirement. Course curriculum includes: Responsibilities for pest control aboard Naval vessels; preparation for pesticide treatment, pesticide and safety, respiratory control program, biology, survey and control of cockroaches, stored products pests, rodents, bedbugs, lice, flies, and mosquitoes

Prerequisites: n/a

Pest Management Apprentice Course (Air Force only)

Course #: J3ABR3E433 00AA

Target Audience: 3E4X3, Pest Mgt Air Force Specialty

Course Description: A 6-week, course that trains initial skills enlisted personnel. It awards the 3-skill level for the 3E4X3, Pest Mgt Air Force Specialty. HQ Air Staff and HQ AETC provide quota management. In addition to providing requirements specified in DoD 4150.7-P, this course provides training on Air Force Civil Engineer organizational structure and management, contingency operations, as well as hazardous waste handling procedures. The apprentice course offers Air Force graduates 13 semester hours towards a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degree.